REM probably didn't have plant automation on their minds when they released that album in 1992, but computing for the masses is reinvigorating control, writes Brian Tinham
Communication SystemsLife-long learning' used to be the term; now it's 'continuing professional development' (CPD). What's in a name? Both emphasise the importance of continuously enhancing our knowledge throughout our...
Apprenticeships
There are good reasons for plant engineers to get to this year's CV Operator Show - particularly if your responsibilities include mobile equipment. Brian Tinham explains.
The famous Wimbledon sliding roof is often held up as a triumph of engineering ingenuity. Brian Tinham takes us behind the scenes, with its designers
Bearings
As engineers and training providers alike seek independent assessment of competence, SOE
is seeking some additional assessors, interviewers and mentors. Brian Tinham explains
As UK government ups the ante on going green and slashing emissions, air- and ground-source heat pumps are rearing their heads again. Brian Tinham examines the issues
Heating Systems
Modern non-invasive motor condition monitoring equipment is proving its worth at Wessex Water. Brian Tinham talks to operational services manager Dave Durkin
Water Treatment
As more plants turn to second-hand forklift trucks, safety specialist Pyroban is warning of the dangers.
In the wake of last year's floods, which left Cockermouth under eight feet of water, several United Utilities' water and wastewater treatment works were saved by swift action from ABB motor service...
Motors
The 650bhp carbon fibre bodied Lamborghini Reventon V12, with its cockpit styled to look like an F-22 Raptor fighter jet, uses a new electromagnetic flow meter developed by Euromag, available in the...
Flow MeasurementChubb Insurance believes that it has averted losses to its customers' electrical and mechanical assets in excess of œ3.5 million, since starting a non-invasive thermography inspection service in 1997....
Thermography (infrared cameras)By investing in a bespoke drive system, Nissan Motor UK now has a more reliable and flexible handling system for moving damaged press dies from production to maintenance bays.
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